About CMRC
The Capital Markets Research Center (CMRC) is an integral part of the educational programs of The McDonough School of Business. CMRC is an academic entity dedicated to developing and disseminating research and policy analysis on domestic and global financial issues.
Established in 1988, the Center pursues this mission by providing programs for the private and public sectors, as well as for academicians and students. The Center’s programs focus on relationships among financial decision-making, disclosure, and capital formation.
Upcoming Events
Distinguished Speaker Series
Bill Richards from UBS will be at Georgetown to discuss the global financial crisis and life as a financial professional.
7:00 P.M. on November 3, 2008
Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University
Open to all
Emerging Markets Network 13th Annual Conference
Academics, professionals and students will convene to share thoughts on doing business in emerging markets.
9:00 A.M. on November 3, 2008
Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University
Open to all; Reservation required
FMA Applications Due
Return your application and membership dues for FMA to Old North 205
Deadline: October 20, 2008
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Office Visit
The CMRC will be sponsoring a visit to the headquarters of FBR in Arlington, VA.
March 2009
New York Stock Exchange Trip
McDonough School of Business students will visit the New York Stock Exchange and Investment Banks
April 2009

Highlights
Young Alumni Mentor Program Kickoff Dinner
The Young Alumni Mentor Program had its inaugural event of the year providing a chance for participants to network and learn about the transition to life after graduation.
October 1, 2008
Marriott Conference Center, Georgetown University
FMA Chapter Receives National Honors
Georgetown's Chapter of the Financial Management Association (FMA) was honored as a Superior Chapter (given to fewer than 5% of FMA chapters nationally) and given the Silver Membership Development Award (only given to chapters recruiting over 75 new members annually). 
Careers in Accounting
Representatives from PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, Deloitte and KPMG came to Georgetown to provide a look at life as a part of a global accounting firm.  A reception followed the event for networking and casual conversation.
September 22, 2008
Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University
FMA Meeting
Georgetown's chapter of the Financial Management Association (FMA) held its first meeting of the year.  Representatives of Navigant Consulting attended to give a presentation on the firm and the lifestyle of a consultant.
September 17, 2008
Old North 205, Georgetown University
Careers in Capital Markets
This annual event marks the beginning of the recruiting process.  Representatives for numerous professional services firms presented their firms' recruiting plans for the year.  The event was followed by a reception.
 August 30, 2008
Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University
New York Trip
McDonough School of Business students visited the New York Stock Exchange and Investment Banks
April 3, 2008
Executive Policy Seminar
"Credit Crunch and Liquidity Crisis"
William Longbrake, Vice Chair of Washington Mutual
December 4, 2007

Executive Policy Seminar
"Globalization of Financial Markets: The Changing Competitive Environment"
Reena Aggarwal, PhD., Deputy Dean of Georgetown's McDonough School of Business
June 21, 2007
The Midtown Executive & Chemists' Club, New York, NY
Executive Policy Seminar
"Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity in International Business Transactions"
Nancy Boswell, President and CEO, Transparency   International-USA
April 26, 2007
The Midtown Executive & Chemists' Club, New York, NY
Executive Policy Seminar
"PCAOB: Protecting the Public Interest"
Christopher D. Mandaleris, Deputy Director of Inspections at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
May 25, 2006
The Midtown Executive & Chemists' Club, New York, NY
Executive Policy Seminar
"The Future of Higher Education and the MSB's Role in It"
George Daly, Dean of Georgetown's McDonough School of Business
April 19, 2006
The George Town Club, Washington, D.C.
Executive Policy Seminar
Chester S. Spatt, Chief Economist of the SEC.
November 16, 2005
Georgetown University
The Role of Capital Formation in Professional Sports and Community Development
Thursday, July 28, 2005
George Town Club
Washington, DC
Executive Policy Seminar
John Thompson, III, Georgetown University Head Men's Basketball Coach
Building A System
May 18, 2005
New York, NY
Executive Policy Seminar
Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, President, Federal Reserve, Bank of Philadelphia
The Fed, the Economy, and Monetary Policy
May 10, 2005
Washington, DC
 





 Contact CMRC

 Dr. Lynn Lanz Doran - Director
 Capital Markets Research Center
 McDonough School of Business
 Georgetown University
 Washington, DC 20057

 Phone: (202) 687-2688
 Fax: (202) 687-6829
 doranl@georgetown.edu

   



Lynn Doran, Director; Capital Markets Research Center; The McDonough School of Business; Georgetown University; Washington, DC 20057
Phone: (202) 687-2688, Fax: (202) 687-6829, Email: doranl@georgetown.edu